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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,345.64, 12,521.92 and 3,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,345.64, 12,521.92 and 3,663.20 is: 5,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,345.64 : 12,521.92 = 3,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,345.64/12,521.92 = 3,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,345.64x = 12,521.92 × 3,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,345.64x = 45,870,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,870,297.34/8,345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.32

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